Fullerton, Ca – City officials encourage citizens and businesses to conserve water during one of the driest years in the history of the State. At the June 17, 2014 City Council meeting, the Council approved Resolution 2014-48 establishing a water supply shortage conservation plan – Phase One.

According to Dave Schickling, city of Fullerton's Water System Manager, "We are receiving the smallest allocation in the 43-year history of State Water Project deliveries from Northern California after three years of drought. As such we are working with residents and businesses through the implantation of extraordinary conservation measures and the activation and enforcement of existing ordinances."

The City provides these simple tips to save water at home:

Turning off the water when you brush your teeth saves approximately 3 gallons a day.

Shorten your showers by one or two minutes and save up to 5 gallons.

Save 20 gallons a day for every leak you fix.

Save between 15 and 50 gallons each time by only washing full loads of laundry.

Talk to your family and friends about saving water. If everyone does a little, we all benefit.

Approximately one half of California's entire residential water supply is applied to home landscapes. You can reduce the amount of water your household uses to water your yard - while maintaining optimal plant health and a beautiful landscape - by selecting water-efficient irrigation technology. You'll save water and money, plus have more free time to enjoy the savings!

Outdoors:

Water your yard before 8am to reduce evaporation and interference from wind. Saves up to 25 gallons a day.

Save 40 gallons a day by installing a "smart" sprinkler controller.

Mulch! Save hundreds of gallons a year by using organic mulch around plants to reduce evaporation and inhibit weed growth.

Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks. You'll save 150 gallons each time.